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As G20 host, Saudi Arabia might ease its alcohol ban

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SAUDI ARABIA

Following the high-profile end to the female driving ban in mid-2018, the Riyadh leadership launched a slew of social reforms, including new entertainment opportunities. Most…

New Algerian family law reveals resurgent Islamists

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ALGERIA

The women's rights' debate.

Social conservatism finds limited echo in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Brazil social conservativism and politics.

Growing gender parity will aid global growth prospects

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INTERNATIONAL

Gender parity benefits and initiatives.

New Polish party could hold balance of power

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POLAND

Spring’s emergence onto the political scene

Gender equality will see uneven progress in Mexico

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MEXICO

The Mexican government's advances towards greater gender equality.

Women will help drive economic growth in Iran

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IRAN

Female participation in Iran's workforce.

Erdogan intervention may help reduce gender violence

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TURKEY

Violence against women.

Hagia Sofia decision will deepen Turkey’s estrangement

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TURKEY

After 86 years, the 6th-century Byzantine basilica, a world-famous museum, has been restored for full use by Sunni Muslim worshippers. Although tourists may still have access…

Pegasus scandal is unlikely to unseat Hungary’s Orban

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HUNGARY

Revelations of hacking into the phones of civic activists, journalists and politicians have caused a major media storm in Hungary, without any clear political ramifications…